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Why Hire a Trust Litigation Attorney?

How the Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, P.C. Can Help

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when there
are so many important matters to take care of in the aftermath. You may
feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next, as you may now
be faced with the matters of administering a trust, sorting out the deceased's
will and making sure that their wishes are carried out in the way that they
had intended. For this reason, you should not hesitate to enlist the help
of a legal professional that can guide you through any of these processes
step-by-step. One of the most important issues at hand, however, may be
to administer a trust that was created by your loved one.

A
trust—which a private document that does not need to be filed with the
probate court—is often created during the estate litigation process.
Doing so can prove to be highly beneficial, as it may protect a person's
property and reduce estate tax liability, as well as allow them to outline
their specific intentions for their estate when they pass. In order for
these intentions to be carried out after their death, however, a trustee
must take on the responsibility of administering the trust—which
is someone that is usually named by the deceased. This means that this
person will need to contact any beneficiaries that have been named in
the trust and keep them informed, as well as remain impartial and loyal
to the intentions that were outlined in the trust.

They must also gather all of the deceased's assets and invest them, pay
off any remaining debts, notify potential creditors, file and pay off
any taxes and distribute the assets and property named in the trust. Many
times, however, the trustee will also be a beneficiary. When this happens,
it is important to make sure that they are handling their responsibilities
in an honest and unbiased manner. If they fail to do so, legal action
can be taken against them to make sure that the process is handled fairly.
For this reason, if you are a beneficiary and you believe that were not
provided with what you were entitled to, you should not waste any time
in consulting an experienced trust litigation attorney.

Enlist the Professional Help that You Will Need

Planning for the future of one's estate is a complicated process, and even
when it is done correctly, there is still the possibility that the person
responsible for carrying out the deceased's intentions will do so in a
dishonest manner. For this reason, it is important to make sure that such
a process is handled fairly—whether you are a beneficiary or you
would simply like to see that your loved one's intentions for their property
and assets are upheld. In order to do so, you will need someone by your
side that fully understands the scope of
trust administration At the Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, P.C., our dedicated legal team
is well-equipped to assist you with a wide variety of legal matters, including
trust litigation.

Attempting to navigate this complicated legal process alone could prove
to be detrimental to your case, so why not enlist the help of a firm that
has years of experience in representing clients under similar circumstances?
By taking the time to fill out and submit a free case evaluation form
online, you will have the chance to gain valuable insight straight from
a legal professional. Sensitive legal matters of this nature should be
handled with the personalized attention that they deserve, so we welcome
the opportunity to assist you with your case as soon as possible.

As such, we prompt you contact a Los Angeles trust litigation lawyer from
the Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, P.C. today, either online or by
contacting our office directly.

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